UCDSB Welcomes Ministry of Education Announcement Creating Additional Pupil Spaces at North Grenville District High School

Posted on 01/31/2018

January 31, 2018
(Kemptville, ON) – The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) long-term vision to “build for the future” was
further supported by the Ontario Ministry of Education today with the
announcement of funding for a capital construction project at North
Grenville District High School (NGDHS).
The funding of over $6.6 million for this addition is intended to create
approximately 221 additional spaces for students at NGDHS, creating a total of
approximately 912 total pupil spaces at that location.

“We are delighted to receive
these additional pupil spaces at NGDHS supported through this funding from the Ministry
of Education,” commented UCDSB Chair Jeff McMillan. “This provincial funding
will allow NGDHS students to continue to receive the high-quality education
that they expect and deserve while allowing them to continue their learning
journey within the same building in Kemptville.”

The Capital Priorities funding
from the Ministry of Education will support an addition of approximately 2800
square metres to the existing North Grenville District High School building,
located at 2605 Concession Road in Kemptville, Ontario.

“Our school district is
thrilled to learn of this additional funding to support a thriving secondary
school program in Kemptville and the surrounding area” stated Director of
Education Stephen Sliwa. “We would like to thank the Ministry of Education for
its continuing support of the Upper Canada District School Board’s long-term
accommodation plans in rural communities like Kemptville, which our Board
has identified as a local priority for our students.”

Overall, the UCDSB will
receive from the Government of Ontario approximately $6.6 million to build
additional spaces for approximately 221 students at North Grenville District
High School, creating a total of approximately 912 total pupil spaces at NGDHS.

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For media inquiries, please
contact:

Stephen SliwaDirector of EducationUpper Canada District School Board(613) 342-0371